• Apr 11

    2025 Grand Ideas Garden Bare Root Plant Sale

    April 11, 2025 – April 25, 2025

    The event opens with a free virtual class on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET that also will be recorded to watch at your leisure. In addition, you may order bare-root plants and pick up in Grand Rapids on Saturday May 3rd.

  • May 6

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    May 6, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • May 12

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food May 12, 2025

    May 12, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

  • May 19

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    May 19, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • May 22

    Ornamental Grasses in the Garden

    May 22, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM 21885 Dunham Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48036

    Learn about low maintenance turf alternatives for the garden, tour the grasses and sedges garden, and receive free plants.

  • Jun 4

    Making Plans Against Plant Disease

    June 4, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM MSUE - Macomb County, Clinton Twp, MI

    Learn about the conditions that favor pathogens and how to prevent them

  • Jun 10

    How to Build a Rain Garden Workshop

    June 10, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM The Windsor Room, 139 Bridge St, Dimondale, MI 48821

    Discover the beauty and power of native plants and how to prevent flooding and attract pollinators to your yard through this rain garden workshop for beginners.

  • Jun 17

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    June 17, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Jun 20

    Garden to Table Summer Workshop Series

    June 20, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM Taylor Community Library

    In this hands-on program, youth will explore the journey of food from seed to plate! Participants will learn how to plant and care for a garden, harvest fresh produce, and turn their homegrown ingredients into simple, healthy meals.

  • Oct 4

    Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference

    October 4, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    The Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!